"See her in the green dress?"

According to a source close to the Arctic Monkeys, their next album is set to a 60's vibe. Where did this musical insight come from? Alexa Chung apparently. The source says that Alexa informed lead singer Alex Turner (and also her current beau) about the upcoming fashion 60's trend.
Although fashion and music have for quite sometime been connected, is the new trend to forecast your upcoming album to the new trends? I sure hope not.
This being (allegedly) true however for the Arctic Monkeys, I think I might just have to purchase something to bask in their amazing tunes. Perhaps the T-Bags jersey mini dress, $216
Or, the T-Bags jersey maxi dress, $215

Perhaps a 60's inspration wont be all that bad...

photo credits: Google images

source: Oh No They Didn't

I'M BACK!

Apologies for the past few weeks of my M.I.A blog. A huge load of studying was done, and now that midterms are over, I have plenty of time to blog.

As for fashion, F/W 2008 will be bypassed this year. However, I might do a very brief re-cap sometime this week.

As for this posts topic, let's talk about Karlie Kloss.

For the past year, she has graced Teen Vogue quite regularly, and even landing a cover on the February 2008 edition alongside Chanel Iman and Ali Michaels. This season however, has truly brought the model from a young model in Teen Vogue, into the big league.

At first glance at this photo:

I immediately thought "Wow. She was MADE to walk for Calvin Klein.

Needless to say, Calvin Klein's Francisco Costa really ruined his one and only when he threw her in a really depressingly black and blue high waisted skirt and tube top outfit:

I'll resist mentioning the horrid hairstyle, but you have eyes and can see.

However, other designers really took notice of her. It's hard to believe she is only 15 years old. When I was 15, I was still watching Teletoon and Rooney was on heavy rotation on my portable CD player.

Karlie Kloss aside, if I could have either of the following dresses from Benhaz Sarafpour's f/w 2008 collection, I think my life would be complete.

Of course, taking a cue from Proenza Schouler's f/w 2008 collection, I would pair either of the two with plum tights and the following Alexander McQueen striped pumps ($805)

And while we are at it, let's finish off the look with this gorgeous orange short trench from DKNY f/w 2008

Now THAT is an outfit suitable for f/w 2008!

For the record, as a follow-up from my last post on Reid Kastyn, she landed just one f/w 2008 runway show, with Sue Stemp.

a new face

In between reading a mountain of textbooks, trying to memorize silly formulas and still obtaining a social life whilst trying to stay in tune with both the celebrity world and the fashion world, I somehow have found time to discover a new model! Of course when I say discover, I mean see-in-a-fashion-magazine-spread-and-then-announce-the-model-on-my-blog. Of course what is most interesting about Reid Kastyn, is not the fact that she has an amazing face (and not to mention a great haircut, which I might just copy on my own hair), is that in a spread with 32 different models, Reid stuck out.

She's on the right featured in the F/W 2007 edition of French Revue de Mode.

I liken her to an Irina Lazareanu Masha Novoselova cross.

I think she has potential - What do you think?

photocredits: thefashionspot.com, supermodels.nl

FBC + Chanel = ??

In more casting news, rumors are swirling that none other than Francis Bean Cobain is the new face of Chanel for 2008.

Let me just get this straight. Karl hired Courtney Love's daughter? Seriously? Veird.

Victoria Beckham for Marc Jacobs

Remember back a month or so ago when I announced Victoria Beckham's possible campaign with the one and only Marc Jacobs? Well, it has come true! Hate her or love her, she is one person you cannot ignore, but her MJ ad? Well, the fact that you cannot even see her face makes the ad that much more weird. Yes, we have seen Vicky's skinny skinny legs, do we really need an ad shoving them into our faces? Apprently though the ice queen herself has a sense of humor, bring shoved in a shopping bag and all.
Happy almost-weekend!

UPDATE!

A second photo has surfaced:

photocredits: fadedyouthblog.com

A NEW YEAR!

Ugh. I am utterly sorry for the lack of posting.


In better happier news, a new year has come! I of course welcomed the year 2008 in with a bang avec friends. Perhaps I was a tad over dressed, but sometimes, that can be a good thing.


I do admit that a good 75% of the reason for my lack of posting is due to the fact that I have been in posting deadland. So, I bring you a what to wear for a winter return for school. Simply because any fashionista knows that one cannot wear the same attire that they wore in December (uh, unless that is just me). With a new year, means a brand new style change. From September to December, I was dressing with French influences, with lots of stripes, light layers, skinny legged pants (you know I prefer the title cigarette legged), and colourful flats. This season however, for the few days into January that we are, I'm seeming to be drawn to a more heavier style. When I mean heavier, of course I mean darker colours, longer sweaters, thicker layers, and boots. Brown and dark green have entranced me this January (along with my current obsession, motorcycle boots, which now have a higher leg rise), and I have ditched the navy blue and purple hues. Now that you are fully aware of my style change from last year to this year, I bring you the style guide for January back to school.






1. American Apparel Tri-Blend Racerback Tank, $19
2. Mulberry Plaited Leather Belt, $250
3. Urban Outfitters I'll Fly Away necklace, $24
4. David Yurman Thoroughbred Cuff, $1,125
5. K Karl Lagerfeld Blanche Waxed Jeans, $375
6. Urban Outfitters Lux Layer Up Cardigan, $48
7. Urban Outfitters Frye Catherine Boot, $398
8. Urban Outfitters Frye Veronica Slouch Boot, $298

1. Marc By Marc Jacobs Wool Felt Coat, $548
2. Marc By Marc Jacobs Merino long gloves, $98
3. Ginger & Pickles Shopper, $228
4. Reversible Heathered Beret, $28

2007 in REVIEW

I sincerely apologize for not posting in awhile. However, my exams are over, and with Christmas and New Years next week, a review post is needed.

Sasha, Agyness and Raquel ruled the fashion world

Yellow and white dresses made a well deserved comeback

From past season extremes of wide and skinny belts, the belt finally came to a quaint medium width near the end of the year.

The high waisted trend hit its peak this year, seen all over the runways, and even in Hollywood.

Retro swimsuits, like Kirsten Dunst wore this past summer, having a covered look, but still has the coveted sexy vibe. Some designers picked up on the trend, but expect to see more next summer.

Marc Jacobs and Proenza Schouler recieved ultimate status in the fashion world. Both designs equally in my mind represent the 2000's.




Statement hats, not for the shy returned to the runways this year




New prints emerged this year. Small prints influenced from the early 90's a Luella's S/S 2008 show, Stella McCartney's S/S 2008 show featured florals, and from Anna Sui and D&G's S/S 2008 shows came much different prints.


So Over for 2008:

-LEGGINGS! (Enough already! Wear pants if you are cold!)
-Wide legged pants (afterall, they barely caught on outside the fashion world)
-Complicated shoes (any Balenciaga, gladiators etc.)
-Long hemlines (the new length is right at the knee, or thigh skimming. Get rid of the full length skirts and dresses, shorter hemlines are much more 2008.)
-Overly done hair. after just one season of pincurls and glamour waves, relaxed waves and messy updo's came back. and were gladly accepted.
-Flip flops. instead, go for a chic black flat that will last you forever, or, the Birkenstock (because comfort and looks can be together (I myself own the t-strap sandals).


Predictions:

-Electric blue overload (especially in accessories, think bags shoes, gloves etc.)
-The return of simplistic dressing (think Calvin Klein) -Peach and orange (think Pucci's S/S 2008 show)
-The capri (think Audrey)
-trouser jean
-metallic and beaded accents
-cuffs
-brooches
-retro swimsuits (see above), because as much as they were seen this past year, I'm hoping the fashion world will take the trend further.


The next top...

designer? Erin Fetherston

Model? Siri Tollerød

Of Course, only time will tell if my predictions will actually come true, but, you never know what will happen next in the fashion world. That is unless you are the King of the fashion world, Karl Lagerfeld (but then again, is last Chanel collection had a little bit too much denim).....


photocredits:

justjared.com
style.com
nymag.com

the lesser known

In the beginning, when I first saw Pivovarova, my first thought was "she tries way too hard". Now however, Sasha has really been climbing up the fashion scale. From Prada ads, to more amazing editorials. Her latest, in the January 2008 issue of American Harper's Bazaar, photographer Anthony Ward captures her beautifully.

Is it just me, or is she becoming the next Kate Moss? And why all of a sudden has Harper's Bazaar started to become a great magazine (perhaps it could fill my long annoyed relationship with American Vogue)?